argue about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Disagree verbally concerning a topic
Why “about”? Your attention stays around one subject. That subject is what you talk or think about.
“They argued about politics.”
“The tenants argued about the rent rise.”
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agonise about
Same about pattern: topic
Worry intensely and at length over a decision
ask about
Same about pattern: topic
Make enquiries concerning something
boast about
Same about pattern: topic
Speak with excessive pride concerning something
bother about
Same about pattern: topic
Take the trouble to attend to something
care about
Same about pattern: topic
Feel concern or interest in something
complain about
Same about pattern: topic
Express dissatisfaction concerning something
dream about
Same about pattern: topic
Have a dream featuring a subject
grumble about
Same about pattern: topic
Complain quietly and continually
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